Admission
Criteria
To be considered a PGP applicant for the Class of 2022, you will need to have the following:
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Competitive Exam
Applicants need to have a valid GMAT, GRE, CAT or NMAT score. The admission panel may consider waiving it off under exceptional circumstances. Read more about waiver -
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English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
TOEFL / IELTS / PTE score (only if the language of instruction at undergraduate study level is not English).
Admissions
Process
Submit the PGP TBM online application along with the following:
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check Up to 2 Recommendations from any of the following:
- Direct managers
- Teachers or Professors (undergrad level and above)
- Mentors
- VCs or Angel Investors
- Customers or Partners
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2 Essays in response to the following questions (300-500 words each):
- If you had $100 Million to acquire a company, which one would you acquire and why?
- Tell us about one experience or incident that fundamentally changed your life. You can also choose to submit the essays in the form of videos (2-minute-long each).
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Supplementary information
- We would love to get to know you better, so if there is anything else that you think the admissions committee should know about, feel free to share it in the form of a portfolio, essay or video.
Masters’ Union offers several need-based and merit-based scholarships, to ensure that we cater to a diverse pool of deserving
candidates. Each scholarship category has a specific eligibility criterion, which the candidate
must meet, and will be verified when the admission offer is made. You can read more about
the various scholarship opportunities here.
Read more about scholarships
If shortlisted, you will be invited for an in-person interview, which will help us get to know you better, and let you understand
all aspects of the Masters’ Union PGP-TBM. The interview panel will consist of our eminent
Masters from academia and the industry, as well as members of the core team. The interviews
will be held in Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore, and over Skype in exceptional cases.
As a part of the interview process, you will also be given a case study to solve. This exercise
will not require any prior or specific knowledge, and is meant to help us get insight into
your unique thought process and problem-solving approach. The interview process is structured
to evaluate the candidates for their communication skills, the ability to learn and unlearn,
curiosity and professional focus.
Once the Admissions Office receives feedback from the panel, your application will be re-evaluated, and then presented to
the Admissions Committee, which makes the final decision for each candidate.
You will be advised on the final decision on your application through an email. The entire
admissions process (from the Application Deadline) will take up to 4 weeks.
FAQs
Ideally, we prefer the applicants to have taken the standardized MBA tests. However, in wake of the COVID-19 situation, the test requirement has been waived off for the current intake. Since we follow a holistic evaluation methodology, we do not have specific overall cut-offs for application. Neither do we have sectional cutoffs but look at overall score, AWA, IR etc. as the case might be.
Post application, candidates are shortlisted based on merit, and only shortlisted candidates are invited for a panel onterview and case analysis.
You do not need work experience necessarily, to be admitted. Work experience obtained after graduation is preferred, however, applicants in the final year of graduation who demonstrate maturity and leadership through their personal experiences are encouraged to apply.
There is no age limit for entry. However, the programme is most suitable for those who are at an early stage in their career with an experience range of zero to five years. If you have more work experience, we encourage you to get in touch with the admissions team for consultation with one of our Masters, who will evaluate your profile and advise you accordingly.
As a candidate with less than 2 years of experience, you will not compete for jobs with senior folks. Companies offer jobs relevant to different experience bands, and you, at best, compete in a narrow experience band of, say, 0-2 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8+ years and so on. An organisation may offer different roles based on your skills and past experience.
We value diversity at every level. We welcome applications from people with a variety of professional and academic backgrounds, including the arts, law, medicine, military, non-profit, etc. As with all candidates, we will be looking for you to demonstrate your potential as a leader, and we will consider your professional experience and past performance when assessing your application.
There is no typical profile at the Union. We have an extremely diverse student body in terms of age, professional experience, education and culture.
Yes. While the vast majority of our participants have undergraduate and/or advanced degrees, this is not compulsory for admission. Candidates who do not hold an undergraduate degree, but who have an excellent career record and GMAT score are also welcome to apply.
Union does not have a minimum GPA requirement as the GPA system is not a globally used grading methodology. We primarily look at the courses taken and the grades received in each course, in addition to the overall academic performance.
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply for the next intake. Please exercise your own judgement in deciding if you have any significant changes in your new profile since your first application that will make a difference with the Admissions Committee. All re-applicants are requested to submit a new online application unless otherwise indicated.
In the large majority of cases, no. You should apply for the intake in which you intend to enrol. In truly exceptional circumstances, the Admissions Committee may grant a deferral. All requests should be made in writing and will be reviewed on a case -to- case basis.
To be included in a specific round, applications must be completed and submitted by midnight IST on the day of the deadline. A complete application includes the online form, valid test scores, English test scores (if applicable), all supporting documents, letters of recommendation, essays and payment of the application fees. For more details please visit Supporting Documentation, under Application Checklist.
Each round is equally competitive as the ratio of acceptance is the same for all rounds. When choosing a round in which to apply, the most important consideration is to dedicate enough time and thought to your application so that it accurately represents your strengths and talents. However, we encourage you to apply to Round 1 if scholarships are a priority.
In the case that there is a reduction in your hostel occupancy period by more than a month, due to late commencement of the
programme, a refund will be made on a pro rata basis at the end of the programme.
However, a refund will not be applicable if the programme is extended beyond November
2021 to compensate for a late start, since the net occupancy period will remain the
same in that case.
No refund shall be made if you choose to spend your 3-month industry interface module
outside Gurugram, since the hostel charges correspond to your holding the property
for a continued period of 16 months. A pro rata refund can be made only for the laundry
and catering charges (in case it has been paid for upfront) if you choose to pursue
your industry interface module outside Gurugram.
No refund shall be made in case a student is made to evacuate the hostel on disciplinary
grounds.
The tuition fee/security desposit will not be refunded, in case a student has to
withdraw from the programme for either academic, personal or administrative reasons
Currently, we are not offering the option to defer the admission offer. Those who cannot join the programme in the current year are advised to apply again for the next year.
Dates &
Deadlines
| Rounds | Deadline | Interviews | Application Fee | |
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| Round 1 | 30th Oct | November 2020 | Rs 4,000 | Apply Now |
| Round 2 | T.B.D | T.B.D | T.B.D | |
| Round 3 | T.B.D | T.B.D | T.B.D |
Admission
Policies
If you are a non-native English speaker, you may need to submit certification of your English proficiency.
We accept TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, and the Certificate of Proficiency in English test. For Masters' Union purposes, scores are valid for two years.
You can also demonstrate fluency in English with a university degree (a minimum of one full-time academic year with a diploma received from the host university) where all courses were taught exclusively in English. If your university degree was exclusively taught in English but in a non-English speaking country, please make sure that your transcripts clearly mention that the language of instruction is English to complete your application.
GMAT and GRE scores are valid for 5 years prior to the application deadline, while the CAT and NMAT scores are valid for one year. English language certifications are valid for 2 years prior to the application deadline.
If the applicant misses both the rounds of a particular intake, the application form and its entire contents will expire. At this point, the applicant will be required to complete a new application from scratch, for the next intake.
To be included in a specific round, applications must be completed and submitted by 23:59 IST on the day of the deadline. A complete application includes the online application along with supporting documents.
PS: Letter(s) of recommendation need to be submitted before the stated deadline. Failure to do so, would lead to dismissal of the candidate's application for the current round.
An application will only be evaluated once it is complete. If it is completed after the deadline, it will be reviewed for the next round or (in the case of last round applicants) the following intake.
Due to the large number of applications we receive for each intake, and the confidentiality of the deliberations of the Admissions Committee, we would be unable to provide detailed individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Peer
Group
Class of 2021
Statistics
25.7 Years
21 - 39 Years
705
10.5 lpa
Undergraduate Colleges Represented
Former Employers
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Fees &
Financing
Fee Structure
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Rs. 1,37,500/- (Add GST)Rs. 24,750/-
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Rs. 16,22,500/- (Add GST)Rs. 2,92,050/-
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Rs. 1,10,000/- (Add GST)Rs. 18,800/-
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Rs. 18,70,000/- (Add GST)Rs. 3,36,600/-
Scholarships
We, at Masters’ Union, believe that financial constraints should not pose any hindrance to someone’s academic aspirations. We are keen to attract promising candidates to our founding class, so that they elevate the quality of the peer learning experience. We have upto 100% * scholarships available for applicants with exceptional profiles that fall in one of the following categories:
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Karthik Ramanna Merit-Based Scholarships
Masters' Union is keen to identify and extend financial support to candidates with exceptional academic records and professional accomplishments. Our merit-based scholarships are need-blind and offer full and partial waivers of the tuition fee, as decided by the selection panel. -
Malavika R Harita Scholarship for Women
Masters' Union will extend a scholarship to deserving female candidates with impressive academic and/or professional track record, along with the drive and potential to emerge as an industry leader. -
Mukund Rajan India-Bound Scholarship
This scholarship is directed at Indian-origin candidates (i.e. PIO card-holders) who wish to engage with the Indian corporate sector, as well as Indian professionals, currently based abroad, who wish to return to India in pursuit of a world-class education, that may help catapult their careers to newer heights. -
Narendra Jadhav Diversity Scholarship
This scholarship aims at the inclusion of exceptional candidates from marginalised and underserved communities from the Indian subcontinent, such as the Northeast, Ladakh, Bhutan, and the tribal belts of the Indian hinterland. -
MU Scholarship for Young Leaders
This scholarship aims to identify fresh graduates who have displayed exceptional drive and leadership potential through active participation in student-led committees, clubs and other initiatives while in college. -
MU Scholarship for Technology Leaders
This scholarship is for candidates who have demonstrated technology-oriented leadership either as students or in their jobs, through innovations, patents or research, and are looking to further their career prospects in the technology domain. -
MU Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
This scholarship funds candidates who have had entrepreneurial experience, with varying levels of success, and wish to gain more skills and academic perspectives to carry on with their line of work.
External Funding
The following financial institutions can provide loans for up to 95% of the programme fees to the admitted students.
- 95% of the total course fees
- Starting at 11.5% pa
- Up to 15 years
- Course Period + Maximum of optional 6 months
- Max Life Insurance
- Applicable as per Axis bank norms
- perm_identityMr. Ankit jain
- mail_outlineankit.jain2@axisbank.com
- local_phone9654611713
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Salaried Individuals: Up to Rs. 1 crore
Self-employed: Up to Rs. 3 crore with suitable collateral - Starting from 9.6%, with a loan against 75% of the property value
- 20 Years
- Pay only interest as EMI. Repay the principal at the end of the tenor.
- Co-borrower required, Property on name of self, Parents, Spouse.
- upto 1%** of the disbursal amount
- mail_outline customersalaried.lap1@bajajfinserv.in
- mail_outline customerloanagainstproperty@bajajfinserv.in
- local_phone18002091999
- 10 lakhs
- 11.25% Secure | 12.75% Unsecured (Floating rate of interest p.a*)
- Up to 144 months, including the study period (Can be lower if required)
- Available under Section 80E of Income Tax Act 1961
- Required for unsecured cases
- 5000 + GST
- perm_identityMr. Atesh Sharma
- mail_outline indiamba2020@hdfccredila.com
- local_phone8588813295
